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We’re back after a brief delay
Im sure a lot of you have noticed since Thursday of last week Sneaker Obsession was offline. The site was not accessible and a message displaying the site as disabled was shown. We were experiencing difficulties with our server and have since “set up shop” with a new server. It took quite awhile to get the box setup and to transfer all the files and change DNS nameserver info and all that mumbo jumbo. Fear not though since we are back in action after that brief delay. After working out some more of the minor bugs on this new server we will carry on with your regular daily updates. My appologizes for the misinterruption.
Ralph Lauren Purple Label x LeBron James: Basketball
Ralph Lauren Purple Label and the NBA star LeBron James have teamed up on a collaboration to benefit the LeBron James Family Foundation. The collaboration features a limited edition Ralph Lauren Purple Label x LeBron James basketball in Purple Labels signature colors black and purple with Ralph Lauren written across it. The ball also comes with a black and purple Ralph Lauren velvet duster bag and a nice box. Oh yea, did we forget to mention that the ball is autographed by LeBron James himself? All the money which is generated through sales will go straight to the LeBron James Family Foundation which seeks to inspire children to be physically fit, academically focused and environmentally aware, and to empower single-parent families to succeed. The basketball is limited to a total of 300 and each one is invidiually numbered. Available now at Ralphlauren.com for a retail price of $1000. Hit the jump to check out more shots of the basketball.
Nike Air Max 90 Hamburger
Nike Sportswear picked out 8 different artists/creatives/designers/photographers and gave them each 1 Nike Sportswear icon to interpret. Creative Olle Hemmendorff from Sweden was given the Nike Air Max 90 shoes to work with. Olle defiantly did some thinking outside the box when he created this Nike Air Max 90 Hamburger made exactly to look like a pair of Air Max’s. Yes, it is really edible too, for aslong as the food stays fresh of course. The hamburger is made up of 8 layers which includes buns, cheese, tomatoes, sauce, mean and more. I like how Olle cut the cheese (no pun intended) to do the Nike Swoosh and the sauce on the heel is brilliant. These as well as the designs from the 7 other artists/creatives and etc are on display at SneakersNStuff in Stockholm, Sweden.
Sneaker Pimps featured on “The Works”
Sneaker Pimps managed to grab a feature on the new History Channel series called ‘The Works’. Recently artist TTK was featured on ‘The Works’ and now the infamous Sneaker Pimps crew got their spot. The video above is a clip from the episode where the cast of ‘The Works’ go down to Mexico City to a Sneaker Pimps event. In the short 4 minute clip you will catch a glimpse of the event as well as see a quick interview with Peter (SneakerPimps founder), Ghostface Killah, Futura and Stash. Its nice to see the national TV networks realizing the love there is for the sneaker industry. Check out the video clip aboveand check your local listings to see when the next ‘The Works’ episode will be aried in your area.
DunkXChange San Francisco August 30-31st
The DunkXChange will be making a stop in San Francisco California August 30 and 31st. August 30th the DunkXChange and ActiveMailOrder will be throwing a skate jam which will go down at Petrero Del Sol Skate park(25th st, Petrero San Francisco, CA). The day will be filled with a free skate session for all those who attend, giveaways and games of Skate for everybody to take part in. The person with the best trick of the day will get a special grand prize provided by Supra, DXC, Rebel Aire, and Activemailorder.
The actual DunkXChange event will take part on August 31st at City Nights (715 Harrison st, San Francisco, CA). The show will run from 1pm to 6pm and the doors will be open to people of all ages. Ticket price at the door will be $10 a head. Just like your usual DunkXChange events youll have live DJs, giveaways and tons of product to buy, sell or trade. If your in the SF area make sure you head on out.
TTK Featured On The History Channel ‘The Works’
TTK who is a good friend of Sneaker Obsession, and an artist who has been featured here on the site many times was recently contact by The History Channel to be on a new upcoming series. The series is called ‘The Works’ and the first episode is dedicated to sneakers. TTK and his friend Nelson from Rebel Aire Customs were 2 of the lucky artists to be contacted for the spot. The show is hosted by Daniel H. Wilson and he will uncover the story of a multi-billion dollar global industry that inspires music, movies and has its own subculture. The sneaker episode of ‘The Works’ will air for the first time on August 7th at 10pm so make sure you tune in. The other dates which it will air are listed above incase your not around on the 7th. And if you havent already check out some of TTKs previous work featured on the site such as the Barack Obama Custom Sneakers, Triggerfish Nike Dunks, Radigold Nike Dunks and many more. Do a quick search for TTK to see the others.
TTK Website: Here
TTK Myspace: Here
TTK Email: gottkgo@yahoo.com
